Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act

# Taxpayer Notification and Privacy Act (HR 6495) - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would require the IRS to notify taxpayers when their personal information is accessed or used during the tax administration process. The legislation aims to enhance privacy protections by giving individuals greater visibility into how their sensitive financial data is handled by federal tax authorities. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects U.S. taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service. It would create new notification obligations for the IRS whenever employee access or data queries occur related to a taxpayer's records, potentially affecting how the agency operates internally. **Current Status** As of now, HR 6495 remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process.

The bill was introduced by Representative W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) in the 119th Congress but has not yet received a full House vote. Limited details are publicly available about specific provisions or whether it has gained co-sponsor support.